Potatoes production in Kazakhstan
In 2024 Kazakhstan produced 2.6 million t of potatoes, the 26th largest in the world (0.67% of the world total). Over ten years it grew by 54%. The record was 2.8 million t in 2009. Area harvested: 120,225 ha, yield 21.9 t/ha.
- Production, 2024
- 2.6 million t
- World rank
- 26 of 152
- 10-year change
- +54%
- Record
- 2.8 million t
- 2009
Potatoes in Kazakhstan, 1992–2024 (tonnes)
Kazakhstan compared with the world, 2024
- Share of world total
- 0.67%
- 0.46% in 2014
- Yield, t/ha
- 21.9
- world 22.9 (−4.2%)
- kg per person
- 128
- world 47.8
- 10-year change
- +54%
- world +6.0%
Position in the world ranking
| # | Country | Tonnes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Denmark | 2,997,600 | 0.77% |
| 25 | Iran | 2,921,904 | 0.75% |
| 26 | Kazakhstan | 2,634,610 | 0.67% |
| 27 | South Africa | 2,623,499 | 0.67% |
| 28 | Colombia | 2,492,099 | 0.64% |
Map of world production of potatoes
Share of the world total; Kazakhstan is outlined. Small island states are not drawn at this scale.
By year
| Year | Tonnes | Change | Area harvested, ha | Yield, t/ha |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,634,610 | +29% | 120,225 | 21.91 |
| 2023 | 2,046,772 | −7.2% | 94,678 | 21.62 |
| 2022 | 2,204,735 | +1.2% | 100,586 | 21.92 |
| 2021 | 2,178,319 | +0.6% | 98,732 | 22.06 |
| 2020 | 2,164,918 | +2.4% | 98,017 | 22.09 |
| 2019 | 2,113,763 | +11% | 96,984 | 21.79 |
| 2018 | 1,900,000 | +6.7% | 87,000 | 21.84 |
| 2017 | 1,780,000 | +0.6% | 81,000 | 21.98 |
| 2016 | 1,770,000 | +0.6% | 81,000 | 21.85 |
| 2015 | 1,760,000 | +2.9% | 80,000 | 22.00 |
| 2014 | 1,710,000 | +2.4% | 78,000 | 21.92 |
| 2013 | 1,670,000 | +7.1% | 76,000 | 21.97 |
| 2012 | 1,560,000 | +1.3% | 71,000 | 21.97 |
| 2011 | 1,540,000 | +20% | 70,000 | 22.00 |
| 2010 | 1,280,000 | −54% | 58,000 | 22.07 |
| 2009 | 2,755,570 | +17% | 170,000 | 16.21 |
| 2008 | 2,354,440 | −2.5% | 163,100 | 14.44 |
| 2007 | 2,414,770 | +2.3% | 155,000 | 15.58 |
| 2006 | 2,361,620 | −6.3% | 153,500 | 15.39 |
| 2005 | 2,520,770 | +12% | 167,900 | 15.01 |
| 2004 | 2,260,690 | −2.1% | 168,100 | 13.45 |
| 2003 | 2,308,340 | +1.7% | 166,000 | 13.91 |
| 2002 | 2,268,840 | +3.8% | 162,900 | 13.93 |
| 2001 | 2,184,830 | +29% | 164,400 | 13.29 |
| 2000 | 1,692,560 | −0.1% | 159,100 | 10.64 |
| 1999 | 1,694,700 | +34% | 157,600 | 10.75 |
| 1998 | 1,262,900 | −14% | 164,700 | 7.67 |
| 1997 | 1,472,200 | −11% | 175,100 | 8.41 |
| 1996 | 1,656,500 | −3.7% | 187,500 | 8.83 |
| 1995 | 1,719,700 | −16% | 203,300 | 8.46 |
| 1994 | 2,040,200 | −11% | 213,100 | 9.57 |
| 1993 | 2,296,300 | −11% | 238,700 | 9.62 |
| 1992 | 2,569,700 | — | 242,600 | 10.59 |
Trade, 2024
- Exports
- 563,976 t USD 50.4 m
- Exporter rank
- 10 of 124
- Imports
- 59,763 t USD 5.7 m
- Importer rank
- 52 of 183
FAOSTAT detailed trade data, release of 23 July 2026; quantities in tonnes, values in current US dollars; exports include re-exports. World exporters and importers
Questions and answers
What is the production of potatoes in Kazakhstan?
Kazakhstan produced 2.6 million t in 2024, 0.67% of the world total, according to FAOSTAT.
Where does Kazakhstan rank in the world for production of potatoes?
Kazakhstan ranked 26th of 152 countries in 2024. The largest producer was China with 24.3% of the world total.
How has the production of potatoes in Kazakhstan changed?
It rose by 54% between 2014 and 2024, compared with +6.0% for the world. The record was 2.8 million t in 2009.
What is the yield of potatoes in Kazakhstan?
21.9 tonnes per hectare in 2024 (2.6 million t from 120,225 ha), against a world average of 22.9 t/ha.
Does Kazakhstan export or import potatoes?
In 2024 Kazakhstan reported exports of 563,976 t (USD 50.4 m) and imports of 59,763 t (USD 5.7 m), according to FAOSTAT trade data.
Where does this data come from?
From FAOSTAT, the statistics database of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Shares, ranks and per-person figures are calculated by Husfarm.
Other large producers
Source: FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Crops and livestock products. Accessed on 4 November 2026. fao.org/faostat. Licence: CC BY 4.0. Charts, rankings and changes calculated by Husfarm.